My first pens ever

[BoonareeBurl]

All you turners seem to have so much fun, I couldn't resist and signed up for a pen-turning class at a local Rockler. It was awesome. Very zen. I can see why people turn. For my collection, I'm still going to the professionals for those pens ... but in 5 or 10 years, who knows, maybe I'll be turning my own.

Purpleheart (supplied by Rockler) and goncalo alves (from a flooring sample I had!).

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[ZanderPommo]

Fitment looks great. Finish looks smooth and scratch free.. Have fun getting in to CA lol

 

[showcaser]

Nicely done Grant

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Nice work. Welcome to the pen world.

 

[BoonareeBurl]

Thanks, everyone. I can't wait until the next time!

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[ZanderPommo]

Thanks, everyone. I can't wait until the next time!

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If you ever need any help learning to do CA shoot me a DM. I'm currently editing a video tutorial on this subject as well.

 

[sdindc]

Nice!

 

[BULLWINKLE]

All you turners seem to have so much fun, I couldn't resist and signed up for a pen-turning class at a local Rockler. It was awesome. Very zen. I can see why people turn. For my collection, I'm still going to the professionals for those pens ... but in 5 or 10 years, who knows, maybe I'll be turning my own.

Purpleheart (supplied by Rockler) and goncalo alves (from a flooring sample I had!).

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Very good work. I like a friction polish on wood but many like CA. I do a lot of acrylics but on wood I prefer a natural feel not plastic. Your first two turned out great !

 

[BoonareeBurl]

Very good work. I like a friction polish on wood but many like CA. I do a lot of acrylics but on wood I prefer a natural feel not plastic. Your first two turned out great !

Thanks for your (and everyone else's) kind and generous feedback. Yeah, I prefer a more natural look and feel, too. Most of the pens in my collection have a lower-gloss CA finish, but I'm really liking the shellawax I used yesterday. VERY natural but still a little sheen (and some protection). Thanks again!

 

[TDahl]

Very nice. I think you will fine your skill level will increase with each pen you turn. The more you progress, the more you want to turn. It is very addicting.